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Giacomo's Bookshelf

Where do you put books? In the bookshelves!

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Which Giacomo's Bookshelf release should I use?

Updated 2 years ago
Latest stable file giacomos_bookshelf-1.20.4-1.3.12.jar
Game version 1.20.4
Loader Forge

Giacomo's Bookshelf giacomos_bookshelf-1.20.4-1.3.12.jar targets 1.20.4 with Forge. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the client. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the dedicated server. No extra mods listed for this file.

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Is Giacomo's Bookshelf required on the client, server, or both?

The project page does not say whether it belongs on the client. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the dedicated server.

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Loader for this release Forge
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume

The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.

What else does Giacomo's Bookshelf giacomos_bookshelf-1.20.4-1.3.12.jar need?

giacomos_bookshelf-1.20.4-1.3.12.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

No extra mods listed for this file

This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.

This file does not list any required or optional mods.

Before you install it

Add Giacomo's Bookshelf without breaking your instance.

Built for Giacomo's Bookshelf giacomos_bookshelf-1.20.4-1.3.12.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use giacomos_bookshelf-1.20.4-1.3.12.jar. It targets 1.20.4 with Forge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

    The project page does not say whether it belongs on the client. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the dedicated server.

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    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside giacomos_bookshelf-1.20.4-1.3.12.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Giacomo's Bookshelf add?

This mod adds a new block called Giacomo's Bookshelf, which functions as a container for books, maps, and paper, as well as a power source for the enchantment table (see images for more details).

When crafted, the bookshelf is empty, and once placed, you can store items in it. There are 11 versions of bookshelves available, each corresponding to a different type of wood used in crafting.

Giacomo's bookshelves can be easily broken by hand, but using an axe will break them faster. In either case, when broken, they will drop all the items stored inside.

If a bookshelf is harvested with an item enchanted with silk touch, it will drop itself as a regular bookshelf and retain its stored items, which can be retrieved when placed again.

When holding a bookshelf with items inside, the items will be listed as properties.

Bookshelves provide power to the enchantment table. However, if you store fewer than 3 books per bookshelf, the power is reduced, while storing more than 3 books increases the power.

To craft 15 normal bookshelves, you will need 45 books, and they collectively provide 30 levels of enchantment power. You can achieve this result with a single giacomos bookshelf storing 45 books in it.

Bookshelves in action!

Project description from CurseForge.

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Giacomo's Bookshelf versions and loaders

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